adj
heteronomous
Heteronomous (adj) means arising from an external influence, force, or agency; not autonomous.
adj
1
Arising from an external influence, force, or agency; not autonomous.
2
Differing in development or in specialization.
3
Being a dialect of an autonomous language.
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What is the meaning of heteronomous?
"heteronomous" (adj) means arising from an external influence, force, or agency; not autonomous.
What are the different meanings of heteronomous?
"heteronomous" has 3 main meanings: 1. Arising from an external influence, force, or agency; not autonomous; 2. Differing in development or in specialization; 3. Being a dialect of an autonomous language.